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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelV50V50ISISIS
TrimT5T5 R-Design250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   200      
X-Package     1,394 1,394  
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990 3,990
Sunroof     0 0  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Headlight washers     100 100 100
Rear bumper protector     69 69 69
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Proximity key 423 423      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 400 400 400
Leather seating surfaces   188      
X-Package     1,135 1,135  
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302 3,302
Sunroof     0 0  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Headlight washers     80 80 80
Rear bumper protector     49 49 49
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 10,389 10,389 5,145
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 8,397 8,397 4,220
Destination 875 875 765 765 765
Total Price $36,975 $39,025 $42,009 $47,459 $61,910
Total Invoice $34,809 $36,736 $36,313 $41,110 $54,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $432
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelV50V50ISISIS
TrimT5T5 R-Design250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$36,975$39,025$42,009$47,459$61,910
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,240-2,190-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$38,550$40,769$45,269$59,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$4,500$19,226
Total Invoice$34,809$36,736$36,313$41,110$54,265
Adjustments for Features0-447-1,072-1,897-1,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,809$36,289$35,241$39,213$52,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$3,972$17,345

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelV50V50ISISIS
TrimT5T5 R-Design250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails $250   
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,050$3,815$4,765$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,240$2,190$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-1,072-1,897-1,679

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
ModelV50IS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.5 in
Length178.0 in180.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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